Quinoa is a grain that is packed full of nutrients and a must have on your shopping list if you are a budding vegan or vegetarian body builder!
Quinoa is a complete protein, which means it contains all the proteins that you body can't produce on it's on, vegetarians and vegens take heed!
Quinoa contains manganese, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, copper, zinc, potassium , vitamins B1, 2, 3 6, a bit of calcium, vitamin E and omega 3 thrown in for good measure!
It may have anti inflammatory, anti depression, anti cancer and anti viral properties.
Has a good amount of fibre and low GI and gluten free!
And because of the fibre and protein quinoa has it will not only speed up your metabolic rate but will also keep you fuller for longer so you won't make a beast of your self at the buffet after work!
What are you waiting for?
Go out and try quinoa for yourself and if you like that check out my recipe for quinoa porridge!
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